Do you ever find that what comes out is very different or even entirely different than what you set out to do? I always do that. I sit down to create something in my head and then another little doll pushes to the head of the line and comes through. It's quite fun to watch them!

Hi Marie. Thanks for the mail. My reply came back undeliverable so I figured I'd just post it here... What you sent (the inspiring pictures) were exactly what I was hoping for :) I've had this project in mind for over a year now but just don't know exactly what kind of images to use. Mostly I want it about color and not so much about form. The sky, clouds and rolling hills might be all that's needed. Someday soon, I'm going to take the plunge! Thanks again,dionne

I often pull out my little notebook with the bumble bee (which you made for me) and just run my fingers over the soft fleecy cover. I can see how the creation on it is part inspiration, part planning and part "going with the flow". That is how I usually approach a painting, as well.